Lot 768
A Victorian silver snuff box of slim oblong form with engine turned decoration to the scroll...
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Lot 768
A Victorian silver snuff box of slim oblong form with engine turned decoration to the scroll...
Lot 768
Lot Description
A Victorian silver snuff box of slim oblong form with engine turned decoration to the scroll engraved ends and surround to the initialled cartouche. Hallmarked Alfred Taylor, Birmingham 1855. Length measuring 7.5 cm, weight 48.2 grams.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The snuff box displays general scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Shallow dents to the base, further dents to corners. Rubbing and loss of definition to the high contact areas of the engine turned decoration. Gilding to the interior discoloured in areas. The hallmarks a little worn. The lid rising slightly in the closed position.
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